Reddit reviews Kester Solder 63/37 .015 Dia. 1LB Spool
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Industry standard for decadesExcellent solderability to a wide variety of metallizationsHigh activity rison core formulationLeaves bright/shiny solder joints after reflowStandard Core 66 (3.3% flux)
You certainly can use that soldering gun but it won't be fun or easy because it is so large (that's what I started with and used for a few years). I'd suggest picking up a Hakko FX-888D or Hakko FX-951 if you have a desire to continue with electronics.
Definitely add more solder because it has flux in it which will clean the oxides and allow the solder to flow out. You will also need to use a bit of solder wick/desoldering braid to clean up the pad before fixing it. You'll want to get some Kester leaded solder to work with.
Watch these Pace soldering tutorials before you begin to understand the basics. Heat the pad and wire then touch the solder wire to the joint. If you add it to the tip of the gun/iron the flux will burn away and it will start to oxidize. Doing it that way certainly has it's place but it isn't for this type of work as you'll need to add extra flux to protect the joint.
I use Kester lead solder for modding consoles. It’s thin and it works well for soldering magnet enamel wire and you can buy it
here.
It costs a bit but it lasts a really long time and it lasts around 2 1/2 years if you solder a lot.
Also works well for SMD components and THT soldering.